Lord Henry tells Dorian Gray that the real secret of life is to enjoy it. He advises Dorian to seek pleasure and beauty in all things, to indulge in his desires, and to avoid anything that detracts from his happiness.
In "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, Lord Henry, Dorian Gray, and Basil Hallward are present for lunch at Lord Henry's aunt's home. Lord Henry and Basil are discussing Dorian Gray, who is the subject of Basil's portrait.
Lord Henry always kind of controlled Dorian. He wanted to be to Dorian what Dorian was to Basil. Dorian probably wasn't even aware of how highly he held Henry, and never quite perceived of the impact of Henry's words on him. Dorian thought of him as a friend, but in reality, he was like his puppy.
Lord Henry gives him a yellow book. In the Barnes and Nobles version of The Picture of Dorian Gray, it is stated at the very bottom of the page on 128 that it is a French book called A Rebours or translated into English as Against Nature, or Against the Grain.
The cast of The Picture of Dorian Gray - 1916 includes: Sydney Bland as Basil Hallward Dorothy Fane as Lady Marchmont Miriam Ferris as Undetermined Role Edmund Goulding Jack Jordan as Lord Henry Wootton Henry Victor as Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray's grandfather is named Lord Fermor.
Dorian Gray and Lord Henry both share an interest in aesthetics and a fascination with beauty and pleasure. They are both drawn to the idea of living life to its fullest and indulging in self-gratification. This initial connection leads to Lord Henry's influence over Dorian and the transformation of Dorian's character throughout the novel.
The yellow book in The Picture of Dorian Gray is a symbol of temptation and corruption. It represents the hedonistic and amoral lifestyle that Lord Henry introduces Dorian to, leading him down a path of moral decay and self-destruction. The influence of the yellow book fuels Dorian's descent into depravity and ultimately leads to his downfall.
Lord Henry contrasts Basil's reserved and introspective nature with Dorian's youthful charm, vitality, and impressionability. Basil is seen as more cautious and moderate, while Dorian is depicted as adventurous and easily influenced by external factors.
Lord Harry uncovers the portrait dorian was hiding and sets fire to the portrait. Then he lock's dorian in with the painting and runs.Dorian then picks up the long knife and stabs the painting undoing the spell, the movie ends with Lord Harry looking at the Portrait of dorian gray when the spell was not yet cast.
They are both his mentors.
"Knowledge maketh a bloody entrance" is a quote from the character Lord Henry Wotton in the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. Lord Henry uses this quote to emphasize the power and impact of knowledge on individuals.
Lord Henry chooses Dorian as his disciple because he sees Dorian as a blank canvas on which he can project his own cynical philosophies about beauty and pleasure. Henry is intrigued by Dorian's innocent and naive nature, which he believes can be easily influenced and corrupted. He sees Dorian as someone who can embody the hedonistic ideals he espouses.